Ministry Leadership Team (MLT)
MLT Away Day in 2009
Our Ministry Leadership Team is a group of lay members called out from our congregations and approved by the PCCs, together with 2 of our Readers, who work in collaboration with the Clergy and PCCs to oversee the pastoral and leadership work of the old group of "Five Alive" Churches. They are all involved with leading services and preaching as well as having particular areas of individual responsibility and all have permission to take Communion by Extension.
The MLT does not cover St Laurence's, Bidford, which is led by their own leadership group, but they do ocassionally take services or preach there.
 Mick Cocker
Mick is married to Kate and has been a Reader at St Matthew's for a number of years.
Mick, as a Reader, is involved with leading services and preaching as well as Evangelism.
 Kate Cocker
Kate (her words in brackets) moved from her home town of Nottingham to live in Salford Priors 10 years ago – (wow where did that time go?!) She has been married to Mick for a whopping 30+ years – (that’s quite a miracle in itself; thank you Lord!!) They have three great children, two sons-in-law and one new grand-daughter, (who is gorgeous). They are almost “empty nesters” as they say but have decided that the kids fly the nest but not the bank account - but they love them whatever!
Kate loves good food and wine, especially when shared with friends and family... she enjoys holidays whenever and wherever... and tries to enjoy going to the gym regularly. She loves walking and exploring this lovely part of the world in which she now lives.
Kate is involved with Marriage Preparation and Outreach/Evangelism.
 Kevin Grumball
Kevin is married to Charlotte and has five children, which ought to be enough for anyone (he says). However, he has far more interests than he has time to pursue them, which is why he is so interested in the possibility of eternal life. He plays hockey every week, which he says is not a sensible thing at his age, but it helps channel his competitive spirit somewhat. He also writes, acts and does the lighting for various bits of drama. Finally, Kevin wastes an inordinate amount of time on the internet, arguing with people whom he has never met and telling them why Jesus is important.
Kevin is Churchwarden at Temple Grafton where he leads services and preaches. He is now an Ordinand preparing for ordination as an OLM in a couple of years time.
 Greg Hallett
Greg is married to Julie and they have 3 teenage sons. He has been a lifelong Nottingham Forest supporter and still plays football and golf when his knees don’t hurt too much. He enjoys music and films and would recommend “Inside Man” as the best Bank Robbery Film ever!
Greg is on the preaching team at St Matthew's and is ionvolved with Nurturing new Christians and also for Outreach via sport.
 Roger Huggins
Roger enjoys playing tennis and badminton, walking, gardening and travelling and has recently taken up golf again. As a volunteer he is the Transport Manager for Badminton England at their major international events, notably the All England Championships held in Birmingham every year. He is married to Dianne and they have two married sons and one grandson.
Roger is one of the Churchwardens at Salford Priors and the Parish Administrator.
 Joyce Lewis
Joyce enjoys cross-stitch, calligraphy and arm-chair bird-watching. She and Jim have been married fro over 50 years and have a grown-up son and daughter and two lovely grand-daughters. Having served as a missionary in Africa for many years, Joyce has a deep knowledge and love of scripture and Bible based teaching.
Joyce is involved with encouraging Bible reading, oversight of Homegroups and is the initial contact for pastoral enquiries.
 Andy Martin
Andy is a Reader; he is married to Lizette and they have young twin girls, who keep them both very busy. Andy enjoys leading Family Services and involving children in the worship.
As a Reader Andy is involved with leading services and preaching.
 Wendy Shaddick
Wendy taught History at a local secondary school for fifteen years and now tutors for the Dyslexia Association. She enjoys visiting places of historical interest and reading and is actively involved in the Bidford History Society. She is married to Mark and they have two grown up daughters.
Wendy organises the Open the Book project and is the PCC Secretary. She is also involved in the bereavement ministry and is licensed to take funerals.
 Peter Waring
Pete is a lifelong Baggies (WBA) fan (armchair these days) and has many interests including amateur operatics, travelling and spending time reading in the sun in Spain. A founder member of the Village Meddlers he has appeared in all but two of their shows. He is an avid visitor to antique fairs and also enjoys gardening, although these days he enjoys the fruits of the labour rather than the work itself. He has been married to Jean for over 36 years and has five children and eight grandchildren.
As churchwarden for Exhall, Pete shares responsibility for Exhall and Wixford where he leads services and preaches.
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